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We're taking a look at Disney World's newest theme park - Disney's Animal Kingdom.  What was once dismissed as "Disney does a zoo" has become one of their most inventive and unusual parks to date. distantdisney.comfacebook.com/distantdisneytwitter.com/distantdisneyMusic by Colin Paul

We're committing high treason this week and stepping away from the Disney Parks.  But we'll be spending this episode in the second most magical place in Orlando - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal's Islands of Adventure.  Specifically, we'll be discussing the original flagship Harry Potter attraction: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. distantdisney.comtwitter.com/distantdisneyfacebook.com/distantdisney Music by Colin Paul

In celebration of year of Distant Disney, we're going back (again) to where it all began - the Disney College Program.distantdisney.comtwitter.com/distantdisneyfacebook.com/distantdisney Music by Colin Paul

As we got more information from last month's D23 Expo about the new Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction, we thought we'd look back at the long history of the icon that it's replacing. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Music by Colin Paul

As Disney World grapples with the crowds flocking to the newly opened land - Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, we decided to look back on the history of Star Wars in the Disney Parks. And there's so much more than just Star Tours. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Music composed by Colin Paul

This is our comprehensive review of the Parks Panel at D23 2019! We're joined by special guests Kaela Celeste and Alec to break down all of the announcements from last weekend's expo. In addition, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened in Disney World on Thursday, and we're talking briefly about the lines (and lack of them) in the new land. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Music by Colin Paul

It's Distant Disney's 50th episode! In lieu of a major celebration however (we're doing a lot of prep for D23 coverage and Galaxy's Edge opening!) we're counting down our top 50 things of all time in Disney World. Tune in next week for our D23 wrap up episode! distantdisney.com facebook.com/distantdisney twitter.com/distantdisney Music by Colin Paul

Until recently, Disney World featured two shows that used Circle Vision 360 technology. While "O Canada" is now closed for refurbishment, we thought it would be prime time to take a look back at the shows' history in the parks, and their evolution from the earliest stages of the technology in the 1950s. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Music by Colin Paul

Danny and Brandon begin this episode by taking a close look at concept art for Universal's new theme park, Epic Universe. Be sure to visit Distant Disney on Twitter or Facebook to follow along with the same concept art! The main topic this week is Test Track - Disney's fastest attraction ever created! From a concept that originated even before Epcot's opening to it's current Tron-like futuristic theming, we'll take a look at its long and storied history. twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney distantdisney.com Music by Colin Paul

Disney World is renowned for its entertainment offerings. But what about the unsung heroes of Disney entertainment? This week, we're talking about our favorite street performances that can be found throughout the Disney World parks. twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney distantdisney.com Music by: @Cologne00

As summer scorches the Orlando area, Brandon and Danny are listing some of the best ways to beat the heat at Disney World. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Music by: @Cologne00

Kaela Celeste joins Brandon this week to talk about the luxurious resorts lining the Magic Kingdom monorail loop. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Kaela Celeste: @Kaelaceleste Kaela Celeste on Youtube Music composed by: @Cologne00

It's high summer, so this week we're cooling off with a look at Disney's most popular water park: Typhoon Lagoon. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Music by: @Cologne00

Buckle up and get ready for the craziest ride through LA in this week's episode! We're talking about how Disney chose Aerosmith to feature in this flagship roller coaster, and what happened to give us the coaster we love today. twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney distantdisney.com Music by: @Cologne00

Initially the flagship attraction when Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dinosaur throws guests 65 million years into the past on a turbulent, fast paced, and occasionally terrifying ride. This week, we're talking about how they did it. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney instagram.com/distantdisney Music by: @Cologne00

Fifty years ago, in the mid 1960s, Walt Disney and the company bearing his name began work on one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by a private organization. This week, we're talking about the obstacles they faced, the challenges they overcame, and the result of their labors. distantdisney.com facebook.com/distantdisney instagram.com/distantdisney twitter.com/distantdisney Music by: @Cologne00

Epcot's The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavillion has been an unsung hero of the park since just after opening day. This week, we're examining its unusual history, and its relevance in today's theme park environment. distantdisney.com facebook.com/distantdisney twitter.com/distantdisney instagram.com/distantdisney Music by: @Cologne00

So many attractions and experiences have come and gone from Disney World. Danny and special guest Alec have created a list of some of the ones they wish were still around. distantdisney.com twitter.com/distantdisney instagram.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney Special guest: Alec @aleckazam77 Music composed by @Cologne00

For twenty years, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth has awed guests at Epcot. This year however, it will be displayed for the final time. Before its final bow, we're talking about its history, development, and what new displays might be coming to Epcot. twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney instagram.com/distantdisney distantdisney.com Music composed by: @Cologne00

One of the most popular (and scariest) rides in Disney World, Tower of Terror has been thrilling guests since 1994. This week, we're talking about its origins, how it works, and what lays in this iconic attraction's future. twitter.com/distantdisney facebook.com/distantdisney distantdisney.com Music composed by: @Cologne00